The Balanced Leader Podcast
Episodes
Resilient Leadership: Mental Fitness and Wellbeing with Chelsea Pottenger
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I sit down with Chelsea Pottenger, an internationally recognised speaker and expert on resi...
If You’re Sinking, Change Your Thinking: Cognitive Reframing for Leaders
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I share a simple but powerful phrase that came home with my son one afternoon: “If you’...
Leading from Within: Eliminating Stress at the Source with Andrew Rooke
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if I told you that 97.5% of what drives your stress, overwhelm, and leadership challenges is completely unconscious? In this eye-openi...
Maximizers vs Satisficers: Overcoming Decision Fatigue for Perfectionists
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDo you find yourself trapped in analysis paralysis, spending hours or even days on decisions that should take minutes? In this episode, I s...
Beyond the Midlife Crisis: How Leaders Evolve as they Age with Aneace Haddad
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if I told you that the changes you're experiencing as a leader in your 40s and 50s aren't signs of decline, but the emergenc...
Leading with AI: How to Harness Technology Without Losing Your Human Edge
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEvery day feels like another AI breakthrough announcement, and as leaders, we're caught between excitement and terror about what this ...
Is Your Ladder Against the Wrong Wall? Avoiding Life's Biggest Regrets
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this thought-provoking episode, I explore one of life's most powerful metaphors: what happens when we realise the ladder we've...
Ubuntu: Cultivating Compassion and Connection with Alfred Chidembo
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this week’s episode, I sit down with Alfred Chidembo to explore the transformative power of Ubuntu—an ancient African philosophy tha...
Check In Before They Check Out: The Power of Connection
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEmployee engagement is declining—and in this solo episode, I’m sharing why a regular, human check-in could be the most underrated leade...
Mastering Anxiety: The Mind Strength Method with Dr. Jodie Lowinger
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jodie Lowinger, a clinical psychologist and anxiety mindset expert who ...
The Ripple Effect: How Your Leadership Creates Waves of Impact
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEvery interaction you have as a leader creates waves that extend far beyond what you can see. In this episode, I explore the science behind...
The Unbusy Leader: Escaping the Busyness Trap with Brendon Le Lievre
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn a world where busyness is worn like a badge of honour, leadership expert Brendon Le Lievre is challenging the status quo. As an executiv...
Let Them: How Letting Go Makes You Feel More In Control
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I explore the power of letting go and shifting focus from controlling others to managing ou...
Rest & Reset: The Neuroscience of Taking Time Off
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this final episode of 2024, I explore why taking proper holidays isn't just a luxury—it's a biological necessity. Drawing fr...
From Burnout to Brilliance with Trudy MacDonald
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, we dive deep into the journey from burnout to brilliance with leadership expert Tru...
The Power of Intention: Living on Purpose
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode, we explore how setting clear intentions can transform your leadership journey and daily life. Building on insights from Dr...
Breaking the Money Silence: Financial Wellbeing with Sloan Wilkins
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, we're diving into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of wellbeing - our financial health. I'm joined ...
Awe on Demand: Simple Strategies to Infuse Your Life with More Wonder
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this week's episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, we explore the transformative power of awe and its profound impact on leadershi...
Navigating Life with Peak Performance Researcher Dr Adam Fraser
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this weeks episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast I sat down with Dr Adam Fraser. Adam is a peak performance researcher, author and keyn...
Embracing the Unknown: Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I explore the pervasive challenge of uncertainty and its impact on our lives and leadership...
Key Fitness Strategies for Busy Leaders with Lachlan Rowston
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today’s episode of The Balanced Leader podcast, I sat down with Lachlan Rowston, co-owner of the Lockeroom Gym, a podcast host and a p...
Unlock Your Purpose: Discover the Japanese Secret of Ikigai
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you stuck in a job that feels like a daily grind? You're not alone. In this weeks episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I dive i...
Transforming Workplace Wellbeing with Dr Tom Hammond
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader podcast, I got the chance to interview my colleague Dr. Tom Hammond, a clinical and sports psycholog...
Hindsight to Insight: The Gibbs Cycle (Part 2)
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn part two of this two-part special episode of the Balanced Leader podcast, I introduce the Gibbs Cycle as a formal tool which can help li...
Hindsight to Insight: Reflective Practice for Leaders (Part 1)
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this first part in a two part series of The Balance Leader Podcast, I introduce you to reflective practice, a powerful tool I've us...
The Science of Peak Performance with Jess Spendlove
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textJoining us on the podcast today is Jessica Spendlove, a renowned high-performance coach and sports dietitian who has worked with some of Au...
Deliberately Slow: The Art of Slowing Down
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I discuss the constant rush many leaders experience and the importance of slowing down for ...
Overcoming Your People Pleasing Habit with Tracy Secombe
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this week’s episode, I am sitting down with Tracy Secombe. Tracy is an entrepreneur, personal development coach, a former Miss Austral...
Sustainable Performance: The Corporate Athlete Playbook
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, we explore the "Corporate Athlete" model which applies training principles from e...
Living & Leading Authentically with Jo Wagstaff
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this week’s episode, I got the chance to sit down with Jo Wagstaff, former corporate highflyer turned coach, speaker and author. After...
Rise & Shine: Optimising Your Morning Routine
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDiscover the secrets to unlocking your productivity and wellbeing through the transformative power of morning routines. In this episode of ...
Mastering Happiness in Life and Leadership with Declan Edwards
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of the Balanced Leader Podcast, guest Declan Edwards, a happiness researcher and founder of BU Happiness College, discusses...
Building Thriving Teams: The PERMA Approach to Wellbeing
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this week’s episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast I introduce the PERMA framework, a holistic approach to fostering workplace satisfa...
Reclaiming Focus: Wellbeing in the Digital Age with Dr Kristy Goodwin
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I interview Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a leading expert in digital wellbeing and productivity. Kri...
Balancing the Scales: The Power of Ayurveda with Mark Bunn
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, Mark Bunn, a former professional AFL player and expert in Ayurvedic medicine and Dharmic li...
Imposter Syndrome: You're not alone (and what you can do about it)
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThis episode tackles the complex and sometimes crippling issue of imposter syndrome. I answer three fundamental questions: What is imposte...
The Wellbeing Equation: Insights from Neuroscience with Jeff McKeon
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, guest Jeff McKeon, Chief Growth Officer at Neurocapability, shares his insights on the inte...
Self Awareness is your Superpower!
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I argue that self-awareness is a superpower for effective leadership. Drawing wisdom from A...
Unlocking Workplace Wellbeing with Phil Wolffe
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of the podcast, we dive into the topic of workplace wellbeing with Phil Wolffe, a Wellbeing Specialist and Director of Kine...
Is Sitting the new Smoking?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn the latest episode of The Balanced Leader podcast we dive into the question, ‘is sitting the new smoking’? We know physical inactivi...
Elevate Your Life and Leadership with Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode, I welcome Shannah Kennedy, a master life coach and life planner, and Colleen Callander, the former CEO of two iconic Austr...
Welcome to The Balanced Leader Podcast
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThis podcast aims to equip leaders just like you, with the tools and techniques you need to elevate your wellbeing. In this initial podcast...